Connecting Educators
EdTech Update: May 2017
EdTech Kickoff 2017
Tuesday, August 8th 9 am
Columbia Central High School
Get ready for a day of learning with energetic educators! We are looking for teachers who are excited to share the great things that are happening in their school or classroom. Please consider presenting at EdTech Kickoff. Contact one of us if you have any questions. Use the button below to submit your proposal.
You Asked, We Answered!
Google Mini Series Part I: Google Classroom
Thursday, Jun 22, 2017, 09:00 AM
6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI, United States
Google Docs: Force a Copy
Classroom Highlight: 4th Street at Parkside
Kim Simpson worked hard to acquire donations from the Jackson Community Foundation for her 6th grade students at Parkside. Using those funds, she created an amazing Makerspace/STEM lab where students have the tools and space to be creative problem-solvers. Check out the lab in action!
What We're Excited about in May: Grants!
Do you have a great idea for your classroom or building? Chances are there is a grant that exists to help offset some or all of the cost of purchasing the materials needed to get you started!
Some of our favorite grants to apply for:
1) MACUL Grant - due May 15! Learn more and apply here.
2) Meemic Back to School Grant - due May 31! learn more and apply here.
2) Jackson Community Foundation: Teachers Fund Grants - due July 7! Learn more and apply here.
3) CP Federal Credit Union Partner in Education Mini Grant - due November 17! Learn more here.
It never hurts to ask!
Here are some grant resources to help you write that winning proposal!
Big Deal Book Funding & Recognition
**If you win, get in touch with your regional tech coordinator to help get you the best devices!**
Upcoming PD Opportunities
Google Certification Academy(Columbia Middle School)
The Google Certification Academy developed by John Sowash and Sowash Ventures is designed to help dedicated educators become “Google Education Trainers (GET),” an endorsement awarded directly by Google through their education division.
Monday, Jun 12, 2017, 08:30 AM
Columbia Central High School, Hewitt Road, Brooklyn, MI, United States
Google Certification Academy(Western School District)
The Google Certification Academy developed by John Sowash and Sowash Ventures is designed to help dedicated educators become “Google Education Trainers (GET),” an endorsement awarded directly by Google through their education division.
Monday, Jun 19, 2017, 08:30 AM
Western High School, South Dearing Road, Parma, MI, United States
Nerd Camp
This is a totally FREE and AWESOME event!
Day 1 is much like a traditional education conference. We have scheduled speakers to get you all fired up about teaching reading and writing in the classroom. For more specifics on day 1, please visit the page by clicking the link below.
Day 2 of nErDcamp is designed differently than your typical conference. It's an (un)conference with a focus on literacy in learning. That's literacy in every and all areas -- science and math, we're talking to you too!
Up to 10 SCECHs are available!
Monday, Jul 10, 2017, 10:00 AM
Western High School, 1400 South Dearing Road, Parma, MI, United States
PD in your PJ's: May TRIG Courses
Three new courses:
- Deeper Learning through Developing Master Students of Collaboration and Communication
- A Practical Guide to Global Success Skills in the Classroom for the 21st Century and Beyond
- Inquiry and Questioning: Igniting student curiosity with technology
- For a complete list of Virtual Course FAQ's click here.
Connect with Us!
Email: edtechteamjxn@gmail.com
Website: edtech.jcisd.org
Location: 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI, United States
Facebook: facebook.com/teamjxn1
Twitter: @edtechteamjxn